1. a person or organization that grants a license or permission to another party to use something (such as intellectual property, a trademark, or a technology)
Usage: also spelled 'licensor' in modern usage, though 'licencer' remains standard in British English

Examples

• The software licencer requires all users to agree to the terms before installation.
• The music licencer collects royalties on behalf of the artists.
• As the licencer of the patent, the company receives annual fees from manufacturers.
• The licencer and licensee signed a five-year agreement.
• The film licencer controls the distribution rights in North America.